Abstract: This invention provides a method for predicting the post-treatment survival prospect of a cancer patient based on the expression level(s) of microRNAs hsa-miR137, hsa-miR372, hsa-miR182*, hsa-miR221, and hsa-let-7a in that cancer patient.

Abstract: Thermal conditions within a computer unit are monitored. A system-level temperature sensor responds to intake cooling air. A subsystem-level temperature sensor responds to the temperature of a subsystem-level component, preferably a motherboard or a backplane. When the temperature sensed by of the system-level temperature sensor falls outside of a critical limit, it is determined whether the temperature sensed by the subsystem-level temperature sensor generally correlates with the temperature sensed by the system-level temperature sensor. If there is no correlation, the operation of the computer unit is continued.

Abstract: A portable transcription device includes a reader module, a recording module, and a control module. The reader module is used to read data contained in a first storage medium of a first file system, and the recording module is used to record data into a second storage medium of the second file system. The control module includes a transcribing unit for transcribing data between the first file system and the second file system, and a MPEG encoder for encoding MPEG streams. Image files contained in a memory card inserted into the reader are MPEG-encoded, transcribed, and backup in a video disc ready for playback.

Abstract: This invention discloses a digital video receiving system and its method. The system sets a receiving module based on a DVB-T and a DVB-H protocol to receive the digital video of the corresponding DVB-T and DVB-H signal from at least one DVB broadcast transmitter. Furthermore, according to a predetermined receiving mode and a power supply status, the DVB-T mode of the DVB-T protocol or the DVB-H mode of the DVB-H protocol can be selectively set through a determination unit to receive and perform the corresponding digital video. In addition, the determination unit, which may be a circuit or a program, can be respectively auto- or manual-change between the DVB-T mode and the DVB-H mode.

Abstract: Thermal conditions within a computer unit are monitored. A system-level temperature sensor responds to intake cooling air. A subsystem-level temperature sensor responds to the temperature of a subsystem-level component, preferably a motherboard or a backplane. When the temperature sensed by of the system-level temperature sensor falls outside of a critical limit, it is determined whether the temperature sensed by the subsystem-level temperature sensor generally correlates with the temperature sensed by the system-level temperature sensor. If there is no correlation, the operation of the computer unit is continued.

Abstract: This invention discloses a system and a method for online transaction. The system sets a communication protocol of Digital Video Broadcasting-hand-held into a portable communication apparatus to receive and watch the multimedia commercials from a digital television provider. In addition, the system further sets a software program in the portable communication apparatus to process the transaction based on the Global System for Mobile Communication, GSM that can use the identification from Subscriber Identity Module card of the portable communication apparatus as the identification of user and the software program also can put some transaction messages or control messages into the streaming of the GSM system to as to rapidly, smoothly and automatically complete this transaction for any commercial order between the portable communication apparatus and the DTV provider.

Abstract: A portable transcription device includes a reader module, a recording module, and a control module. The reader module is used to read data contained in a first storage medium of a first file system, and the recording module is used to record data into a second storage medium of the second file system. The control module includes a transcribing unit for transcribing data between the first file system and the second file system, and a MPEG encoder for encoding MPEG streams. Image files contained in a memory card inserted into the reader are MPEG-encoded, transcribed, and backup in a video disc ready for playback.

Abstract: An optical collimator comprises an optical fiber (210), a ferrule (220), a GRIN lens (230), a metal sleeve (240), and an outer metal tube (250). The optical fiber has an exposed end which is inserted into the ferrule and glued thereinto. The GRIN lens is glued into the sleeve. Opposite ends (232, 234) of the GRIN lens protrude from opposite ends of the sleeve. The outer tube includes first and second receiving portions (252, 254). The ferrule is glued into the first receiving portion, and the sleeve is secured in the second receiving portion. A plurality of soldering holes (256) is defined in a periphery of the outer tube. Soldering is applied to the sleeve through the holes to firmly connect the outer tube and the sleeve together. A position of the GRIN lens relative to the optical fiber can be easily readjusted by re-soldering the sleeve.

Abstract: A collimating device (20) comprises a GRIN lens (22), a filter (24) and an outer tube (26). The GRIN lens and the filter are both secured in the outer tube. The outer tube is made of stainless steel, and has a first receiving portion (261) and a second receiving portion (262). The first receiving portion is cylindrical, and defines a cylindrical cavity (264) therein for receiving the GRIN lens. The second receiving portion is also cylindrical, and defines a generally rectangular cavity (266) therein for receiving the filter. The GRIN lens and the filter are glued in the outer tube with relatively little epoxy, and with no excess epoxy contaminating optical faces thereof.

Abstract: An optical collimator comprises an optical fiber (210), a ferrule (220), a GRIN lens (230), a metal sleeve (240), and an outer metal tube (250). The optical fiber has an exposed end which is inserted into the ferrule and glued thereinto. The GRIN lens is glued into the sleeve. Opposite ends (232, 234) of the GRIN lens protrude from opposite ends of the sleeve. The outer tube includes first and second receiving portions (252, 254). The ferrule is glued into the first receiving portion, and the sleeve is secured in the second receiving portion. A plurality of soldering holes (256) is defined in a periphery of the outer tube. Soldering is applied to the sleeve through the holes to firmly connect the outer tube and the sleeve together. A position of the GRIN lens relative to the optical fiber can be easily readjusted by re-soldering the sleeve.

Abstract: A collimating device (20) comprises a GRIN lens (22), a filter (24) and an outer tube (26). The GRIN lens and the filter are both secured in the outer tube. The outer tube is made of stainless steel, and has a first receiving portion (261) and a second receiving portion (262). The first receiving portion is cylindrical, and defines a cylindrical cavity (264) therein for receiving the GRIN lens. The second receiving portion is also cylindrical, and defines a generally rectangular cavity (266) therein for receiving the filter. The GRIN lens and the filter are glued in the outer tube with relatively little epoxy, and with no excess epoxy contaminating optical faces thereof.

Abstract: A modular connector of the present invention comprises an insulative housing, at least two terminal modules, a shell for enclosing the insulative housing and indicating devices. The insulative housing defines at least two mating cavities in a front portion and at least two insert openings in a bottom wall thereof. The terminal modules each comprise a plurality of contacts injection molded in a spacer thereof and are inserted into the insert openings from a bottom side of the insulative housing. The indicating devices are received in first receiving grooves defined in the insulative housing for signaling circuit transmission. The shell encloses the insulative housing while providing openings for insertion of at least two mating connectors and apertures for protrusion of the indicating devices therethrough.

Abstract: A modular connector of the present invention comprises an insulative housing, at least two terminal modules, a shell for enclosing the insulative housing and indicating devices. The insulative housing defines at least two mating cavities in a front portion and at least two insert openings in a bottom wall thereof. The terminal modules each comprise a plurality of contacts injection molded in a spacer thereof and are inserted into the insert openings from a bottom side of the insulative housing The indicating devices are received in first receiving grooves defined in the insulative housing for signaling circuit transmission. The shell encloses the insulative housing while providing openings for insertion of at least two mating connectors and apertures for protrusion of the indicating devices therethrough.